Social influence looks different in different cultures, which can make things tricky in psychology. Here’s a closer look:
Cultural Differences: In some cultures, people work together as a group (collectivist), while in others, people focus more on themselves (individualist). These differences can lead to confusion about how people act.
Measurement Problems: Tests that are meant to measure social influence might not work well for all kinds of groups. They can miss important details about how different cultures interact.
Consequences: When we misunderstand these differences, it can change how we treat people in therapy and affect how reliable our research is.
What Can Be Done:
Social influence looks different in different cultures, which can make things tricky in psychology. Here’s a closer look:
Cultural Differences: In some cultures, people work together as a group (collectivist), while in others, people focus more on themselves (individualist). These differences can lead to confusion about how people act.
Measurement Problems: Tests that are meant to measure social influence might not work well for all kinds of groups. They can miss important details about how different cultures interact.
Consequences: When we misunderstand these differences, it can change how we treat people in therapy and affect how reliable our research is.
What Can Be Done: